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SESYNC is Hiring for Two Positions!

Dec 10, 2018

Assistant Research Scientist – Data Science

Deadline: January 14, 2019

To apply: sesync.us/datasci

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks applications for an Assistant Research Scientist to lead our Data Science Team. This is a non-tenure track research faculty position through the University of Maryland. Successful candidates will be located at SESYNC’s facilities in Annapolis, MD. The candidate will provide leadership and management of our data science team and conduct independent research. Ideally the research will be related to center activities. Time available for research will vary but should average about 30%. The successful candidate will interact with SESYNC researchers to understand their computational needs and provide support, to oversee data agreements as needed, contribute to teaching and serve as a national representative of SESYNC. We seek proactive individuals with a desire to learn and apply new computational tools. Must enjoy managing team personnel and communicating with visiting researchers.

Science Communications Coordinator

Deadline January 1, 2019

To apply: sesync.us/scicomm

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) is seeking a full-time, experienced science communications professional to lead communications activities. The primary focus of the Science Communications Coordinator is to enhance awareness and understanding of SESYNC research and opportunities within the community of socio-environmental scientists, scientific knowledge users, and policy makers. The Science Communications Coordinator will have lead responsibility for developing and coordinating communications across SESYNC’s research network and with the educated public.

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Funding Opportunities

SESYNC is supported by an award from the US National Science Foundation (Grant #s DBI-1052875 and DBI-1639145) to the University of Maryland, with additional support from University of Maryland, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and Resources for the Future.